Job Title
Athletic Event Worker
Requisition Number
DU13325
Department Name
12H00:UKAA - Operations
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$15.00/hr.
Type of Position
Temporary
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
HS diploma or GED.
Required Related Experience
None required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None required.
Physical Requirements
All jobs require lifting, extensive walking and/or lengthy periods of standing along with exposure to both natural (i.e. weather) and event (i.e. music/crowd volume) related elements.
Shift
Days, evenings and weekends.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for assisting operations staff in all areas of event operations (i.e. ticket sales, ticket taking, parking, security, ushering, event setup, venue maintenance and other duties as assigned) at events hosted by UK Athletics. Event workers are eligible to work daily operations shifts such as stadium security, facility rovers, etc. in addition to external event hosted in UK Athletics spaces
Candidates must work the 2025 Football Season in order to be eligible for Wildcat Sporting events i.e. baseball, softball, track, soccer, tennis, and volleyball
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
09/12/2025
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.